Gambia
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:50:10 GMTCJ Appoints Coroner to Probe Death of Dawda Fadera
[The Point] The Chief Justice of The Gambia has appointed a Coroner to investigate the death of late Gambian diplomat Dawda Fadera who passed away on Sunday at the Edward Francis Teaching Hospital.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:52:00 GMTDepartment of Fisheries Hands Over Fish Preservation Coolers, Gloves to 250 Women
[The Point] The Department of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matter (MoFWR-NAMs) through the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation's Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) project rece...
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:51:59 GMTCommunity Embraces Backyard Gardening Due to Nafa Program
[The Point] The community of Sarre Ngaba in Wuli West District, Upper River Region of The Gambia have embraced backyard gardening after benefiting from a cash transfer being jointly rolled out by the World Bank and The Gambia government.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:32:32 GMTBanjul North Aspiring MP Promises to Focus on Citizen Participation
[The Point] Banjul North aspiring National Assembly Member has spoken highly of his priorities, saying among his priorities if elected, is citizens' participation in development issues.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:09:49 GMTSupreme Court Gives Reasons for Striking Out UDP Election Petition
[Foroyaa] Justices of the Supreme Court of The Gambia have given reasons for striking out the UDP election petition case. The court held that Rule 11 of the Election Petition Rules is not trivial technicalities, as opposed to the position of the peti...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:42:38 GMTAlarming - Estimated 24000 People Living With HIV in Gambia
[The Point] Despite the existence of HIV since March 1986, many people living with the Virus (PLHIV) have been affected and some have undergone some stigma and discrimination.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:42:06 GMTJudiciary and Flag Synergise on Women, Children, the Law
[The Point] The Gambia Judiciary and the Female Lawyers Association of The Gambia (FLAG) on Thursday converged at the Ocean Bay Hotel in Bakau to discuss women and children per Gambian law and to assess their current status, the challenges and the wa...
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:40 GMTGambian Writer Dr. Morro Krubally Launches 'Senegambia'
[The Point] Gambian Academician and writer on Friday held a launching ceremony at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre in Bijilo to unveil a new book of about 13 chapters and 188 pages to Gambian readers titled: "Senegambia".
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:40 GMTWB Approves $40m Gambia Inclusive and Resilient of Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
[The Point] The minister of Finance and Economic Affairs on Tuesday, 8th February 2022 signed a $40 million Gambia Inclusive and Resilient of Agricultural Value Chain Development (GIRAV) project financed by the World Bank Group.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:39 GMTFinance Minister Blames Price Hike On Global Market
[The Point] Mambury Njie, the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs has said that the price hike is not only a national issue but a global phenomenon.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:39 GMTBombada Flog Water Side to Boost 1st Division Promotion Aspirations
[The Point] Bombada on Tuesday defeated Water Side FC 3-1 in their week-ten match played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field to bolster their Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League promotion aspirations.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:39 GMTGpa Hands Over Arch 22 to Ncac
[The Point] The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) on Wednesday handed over the newly refurbished Arch 22 to the National Center for Arts and Culture (NCAC) at a ceremony held at Arch 22 in Banjul.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:39 GMTCoastal Security CEO Calls for Serious Road Reforms
[The Point] Seedy Sheriff Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Coastal Security and Coastal Enterprise has called for fundamental road reforms in the country to curb the unending road accidents.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:36 GMTPresident of Writers Association of the Gambia Women's Protest Through the Pen
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Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:40 GMTGambia Finish 6th Position in Afcon Tourney Ranking
[The Point] The Scorpions of The Gambia have finished 6th position in their maiden appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the final rankings of all 24 teams that participated in t...
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:19:33 GMTJanjanbureh Kankurang Festival Promotes Gambian Heritage, Boosts Tourism
[ITC] Bringing people together and preserving a unique heritage inspired local youth leader Omar Jammeh and other young people from Janjanbureh in The Gambia to revive the Kankurang Festival five years ago.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:37:45 GMTLogistical Mix-Up Leaves Gambia's Scorpions Stranded in Douala After Exiting AFCON
[RFI] Three days after Gambia's Scorpions football team exited the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon, a number of the players have still to return to the Gambia because of a problem with flights.
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:48:44 GMTGambia and Equatorial Guinea Add Freshness to AFCON Last Eight Line-Up
[RFI] It's quite rare for one of the central tenets of Christian evangelism to entwine with the Africa Cup of Nations. But at the end of nearly three hours of toil, sweat and matyrdom, they fuse: Jesus saves.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 06:54:12 GMTWhy the Gambia Should Fast-Track Gender Quotas for Women
[The Conversation Africa] Women have historically been poorly represented in positions of power and decision-making in The Gambia. Out of 58 National Assembly members, only six are women lawmakers and only three of these are elected. Women make up mo...
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:23:47 GMTFive Years On, the Slow Wheels of Swiss Justice in Gambian Case
[JusticeInfo.net] Switzerland/Gambia -- Five years ago, on 26 January 2017, former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko was arrested in Switzerland, suspected of crimes against humanity. Five years after, he is still in pre-trial detention in the A...
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:47:13 GMTSenegal Says Two Soldiers Killed, 9 Missing During Mission in Gambia
[DW] The Senegalese soldiers were likely attacked by separatist rebels while on a mission in neighboring Gambia. Authorities believe the soldiers may have been taken hostage.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:45:27 GMTHistoric Moment for Gambia As They Advance to Maiden AFCON Quarter Final
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